Latest earthquakes near Hitachi-Naka, Ibaraki today
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Recent Hitachi-Naka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hitachi-Naka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hitachi-Naka and elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2025 11:15PM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Hitachi-Naka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2681 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hitachi-Naka, Ibaraki in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 268 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hitachi-Naka roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hitachi-Naka in 2016. A total of 413 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hitachi-Naka that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hitachi-Naka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hitachi-Naka during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2475 | 92.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 193 | 7.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hitachi-Naka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hitachi-Naka occurred on Mar 16, 2022 23:36 local time (Asia/Tokyo timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 173 kilometers (107 mi) north-northeast of Hitachi-Naka, at a depth of 41 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hitachi-Naka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Mar 11, 2011 14:46, 267 kilometers (166 mi) north-northeast of Hitachi-Naka. It is the strongest earthquake near Hitachi-Naka in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hitachi-Naka, Ibaraki in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Hitachi-Naka.
Nearest earthquakes from Hitachi-Naka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hitachi-Naka, Ibaraki. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hitachi-Naka.
When was the last earthquake in Hitachi-Naka, Ibaraki?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hitachi-Naka on the morning of February 19, 2026 at 07:40 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 158km north-east of Hitachi-Naka at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hitachi-Naka, Ibaraki in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hitachi-Naka, Ibaraki?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hitachi-Naka on the afternoon of March 11, 2011 at 14:46 local time (Asia/Tokyo). The center of this earthquake was located 267km north-east of Hitachi-Naka at a depth of 29km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hitachi-Naka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hitachi-Naka, Ibaraki?
In the past 10 years, 2681 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hitachi-Naka. This averages to 268 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
